The end of the school year is near! Whether you’re looking for final content to cover, creative ways to review, or meaningful projects to wrap up your course, NGPF has you covered. Check out these 5 Virtual PD sessions designed to help you end the year on a high note.
1. End the Year With: CREATE: My Financial Flipbook
Wrap up your course with this engaging summative project that encourages students to reflect on their learning. In this PD, you’ll learn how to guide students in creating a flipbook that showcases their key takeaways and learning highlights.
2. Review Activities for the End of the School Year
Reviewing content doesn’t have to be boring! This session features interactive ways to review with your students as well as capstone project ideas.
3. End the Year with an NGPF Mini-Unit
NGPF’s Mini-Units are perfect for some additional content before your course wraps up. Explore topics such as Buying a Car, Entrepreneurship, and more!
4. Alternative Assessment & Project Ideas
Looking to go beyond traditional tests? This session highlights assessment strategies and project ideas that allow students to demonstrate their learning in meaningful and authentic ways.
5. End the Year with Soft Skills
Close out the year by helping students strengthen essential soft skills they’ll use for life. This session explores ways to teach communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and more through engaging activities and reflections.
Ready to Finish Strong?
These five sessions are the perfect way to energize your teaching as you head into the final weeks of school. Plus, complete 5 hours of PD (any type) between April 1 – June 30, 2025 and earn the NGPF Strong Finish achievement!
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About
the Author
Amanda Volz
Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact – Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.
